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crime1 year ago•2 min saved

"NY Scientist Admits to Operating 'Breaking Bad'-Style Drug Lab After Calling Cops on Himself"

A 23-year-old New York scientist, Matthew Leshinsky, has pleaded guilty to charges related to operating a "Breaking Bad"-style meth lab after mistakenly calling the police on himself when he reported a burglary at his business, which led to the discovery of the lab. Police found a clandestine laboratory involved in the production of methamphetamine and other controlled substances, resulting in Leshinsky pleading guilty to 13 charges. Despite his attorney's claim that he was analyzing drug addiction for the public good, Leshinsky is due for sentencing in March.

via Fox News|

#breaking-bad #crime #drug-manufacturing

crime1 year ago•2 min saved

"Scientist Pleads Guilty to Running 'Breaking Bad'-Style Meth Lab After Accidentally Calling Cops on Himself"

Long Island scientist Matthew Leshinsky, 23, pleaded guilty to running a "Breaking Bad"-style meth lab after inadvertently calling the police on himself when he reported a burglary at his lab. The lab was found to be producing methamphetamine and other controlled substances. Leshinsky claimed to be analyzing cannabis, but was found with over 3 ounces of meth, 625,000 milligrams of pure ketamine, and other drug-related items. His lawyer described him as a "brilliant" scientist examining drug addiction for the public good, but Leshinsky pleaded guilty to 13 charges and is set to be sentenced in March.

via New York Post |

#breaking-bad #crime #drug-charges

real-estate2 years ago•3 min saved

"Million-Dollar Homes with Meth Labs: A Troubling Trend in California Real Estate"

A luxury six-bedroom home in San Jose, California, is up for sale at $1.55 million, complete with an inactive meth lab and meth contamination. The property offers a great location with easy access to Silicon Valley, including Apple's Cupertino campus and Google's Mountain View. It features a swimming pool, luxury spa, garage parking, solar panels, air conditioning, and a backyard with fruit trees. The previous owner, Peter Karasev, was arrested for attacking electricity transformers and was found to have a weapons stockpile and a meth lab in the house. The property is being sold in its current state, without being cleared of contamination.

via CBS News|

#california #contamination #luxury-home

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"San Jose's Million-Dollar Meth Lab: A Shocking Real Estate Listing"

A San Jose home that was previously busted as a meth lab is now on the market for over $1.5 million, selling as-is. The property, which is currently unsafe to occupy, was the residence of a man who was arrested for keeping explosive materials, guns, and narcotics inside. The house requires extensive repairs estimated to cost around $300,000 to make it safe and livable. Despite its six bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a 6,000-square-foot lot, real estate experts believe the asking price is too high given the property's history and condition.

via KRON4|

#crime #hazardous-materials #home-for-sale

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Naval Officers Uncover Massive Dynamite Stash in Mexican Cartel's Underground Meth Lab

Mexican marines discovered 110 pounds of dynamite in a methamphetamine laboratory operated by a drug cartel, marking the first time explosive materials were found in such a facility. The navy suspects the explosives were intended for use against law enforcement personnel and vehicles. The discovery highlights the increasing use of mines and explosive artifacts by cartels to target authorities in Mexico. In addition to the dynamite, other drug labs were raided, resulting in the seizure of nearly finished meth and various substances and precursors. The drugs and materials were destroyed on-site, with an estimated value of over $30 million.

via CBS News|

#crime #dynamite #explosives